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By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 For persons who have lost a loved one to suicide, it’s important that you remember who they were—loving human […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 A group of Third Wave Volunteers conducted a door-to-door, rapid-needs assessment, offered medical care, psychosocial support and coordinated the […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 In light of the recent crimes perpetuated against the elderly community, one mental health clinician believes that something is […]
The Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters will celebrate their centenary of arrival in Trinidad in November. This is Part Four of the history of the Order. The […]
Bishop Jaime José Villarroel Rodríguez of Carupano – geographically the closest Venezuelan diocese to the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, made a four-day pastoral visit to […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Last month a 15-year-old committed suicide near his family home in Williamsville. His family was left in shock and […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Last month (August, 2019) a 15-year-old committed suicide near his family home in Williamsville. His family was shocked and […]
Story by Renée Smith Email: parishcomms.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @rsmith_cntt There’s been universal concern about Amazon fires for years as the majority of them are a result of […]
by Deacon Sheldon Narine Carifesta XIV came to a close at the Queen’s Park Savannah last Sunday. It was an exciting ten days and I had […]
Story by Simone Delochan Email: copyeditor.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @SimoneECDel The first thing that you notice about Andrew Lewis is his very calm manner…. Well, truth be told, […]
Generation S’, in collaboration with Catholic Media Services and the Catholic Youth Commission is hosting ‘The Call on Canvas’. This initiative is part of the vocation […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Separation and divorce can bring an “emotional roller coaster” of vast emotions—frustration, powerlessness, anger, denial, confusion, depression, loss of […]
By Fr Robert Christo Every year on August 22, the Church celebrates the Queenship of Mary and offers the reading Matt 22:1-4 for reflection in which […]
Simone Delochan copyeditor.camsel@abpos.org Sometimes in the midst of the social and political ills that seem to mark our daily living, we can forget that there are […]
On July 11, three delegates from Tobago arrived in Curaçao to attend the 20th Caribbean Couples for Christ conference. For the first time, Trinidad and Tobago […]
A session on the Virtus Programme, directed by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC), was organised by the Catholic Children on Fire for Christ (CCFC) for […]
by Raymond Syms Email: editor.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @RaymsCN ‘Java’ (July August Vacation) is almost over. Have you planned a beach run yet? If not, then be ever […]
Jesus Explosion Mission team member Gregory Quan Kep reports on their time in Guyana. Guyana’s first Jesus Explosion (JE) was held August 9–12. Most of the […]
Story and illustration by Andrew J Fitt Some things remain with you for years, and if you’re lucky, maybe even forever. I’m going to be 46 […]
“…Praise His name and shake, shake off the yoke, shake, shake off the yoke…” are the last few lines of the refrain from the hymn, ‘Freedom […]
This article was originally published by Aleteia and republished with permission In his encyclical Redemptor Hominis (Redeemer of Man), in the first year of his pontificate, John Paul II […]
Hint: have you considered her role in the first disciples’ faith? Our Lady is the intercessor par excellence, but sometimes it helps to consider her maternal intervention […]
While the Church has no official declaration on whether Mary died before she went to heaven, certain holy people have maintained that she did. On November […]
By Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Earlier this month, the Raja Yoga Prison Ministry in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service hosted its […]
By Renee Smith parishcomms.camsel@abpos.org In his visit to Puerto Maldonado, Peru last year, Pope Francis issued a sobering statement: “The indigenous people of the Amazon region […]
At the Leadership Conference on August 1, attendees were given much to digest. Catholic News approached some participants asking them, “What is one lesson learnt regarding […]
Liturgy School 2019 put the spotlight on the Archdiocese’s 3H’s with the theme Hospitalities, Homilies, Hymns: Liturgy Alive, scripture was also referenced with “I have come […]
The Caribbean School of Catholic Communications (CSCC) ended yesterday (August 10) with participants from the region finalising their projects for submission. This year was a milestone […]
The Bible contains many key passages that explain the secret to living a joyful life. Joy is much more than a pleasant feeling. It’s an enduring […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon snrwriter.camsel@rcpos.org Some people like to look spiritual but they are not; Pope Francis calls this “the spirituality of appearances”. Cathedral Administrator, Vicar General […]
The Church is much more than Roman Catholic. There’s more to Catholicism than meets the eye. What many people refer to as the “Roman Catholic Church” […]
By Fr Don Chambers In last Sunday’s article, I reflected on Jesus’ Ministry of hospitality. The Incarnation reveals the intrinsic hospitality of God who receives the […]
By Raymond Syms Email: editor.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @RaymsCN Everyone has a life story to tell. Wilfred Holder challenged himself and has written on over five decades of […]
July 30 is the UN World Day against Trafficking in Persons, to “raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion […]
Forgetting to properly take care of myself is my number one occasion of sin. “I keep confessing the same sins,” I admitted to the priest. It’s […]
The article was originally published by Aleteia and re-published with permission This great saint displayed a quality to ponder and emulate. There are a number friends […]
The impact of the Archbishop’s call to renew the experience of Holy Mass by focusing on the 3Hs—Hospitality, Homilies and Hymns was very evident as 53 […]
Street dwellers often seek help from the church. Merlin Boyce of Word and Deed prayer group shares their experience of Mervyn Vincent. Former San Fernando street […]
The mental health of our society is a growing concern that is affecting family life. Susan (not her real name) gave the following testimony of how […]
By Gregory Quan Kep, JE Committee member It is with a grateful heart that we give thanks for another fantastic Jesus Explosion (JE) conference. The theme […]
Story by Kaelanne Jordan, Email: mediarelations.camsel@abpos.org – Twitter: @kaelanne1 The question of how to care for a non-compliant loved one with a mental illness is “a […]
Forty-seven days after her death while on pilgrimage to our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, Mexico, Denise Mitchum was laid to rest. On June 25, fellow pilgrims, […]
What is Love? According to 1 Corinthians 13:4, 8: “Love is always patient and kind. Love does not come to an end.” This is what you […]
San Fernando Boys’ RC Past Student Association (PSA) hosted its third annual Curry Duck Cook-Off Competition at the school grounds at Harris Promenade, San Fernando on […]
All parishes of the Suburban Vicariate came to overthrow the two-time reigning champions Mary Immaculate Queen of the Universe (MIQU) Bourg Mulatresse and in the end, […]
“The public and private institutions have been destroyed, and the only institution remaining is the Church.” The social, political and economic situation in Venezuela continues to […]
This piece of advice never loses its power and is something we should always strive to follow. St. Benedict was a holy monk of the 6th […]
Wayne Hoerning was one of two overseas volunteers to work on the transformation of Nelson Street Girls’ RC School for Project Care TT in late May. […]
The Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters will celebrate their centenary of arrival in Trinidad in November. This is Part Two of the history of the Order, a […]
The mental health of our society is a growing concern. Catholic News contributor Andrew J Fitt shares his personal battle. I can’t remember an exact date […]
Story by Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Fr Martin Sirju in his presentation on inculturation said there are Indians who would like to see more […]
The Evangelization Commission hosted a Young Adults Retreat on April 7 at the Caribbean Magic Resort, La Solita Road, Kelly Village. It comprised about 20 young […]
When life is unfair, scary, changing, sad and good, we must remember God is good and His love is enough. This was the message given to […]
When the pope was in exile, he turned to the Blood of Christ for strength. One particular devotion in the Catholic Church connected to the Passion […]
As a person of faith, often times I had gotten accustomed to the routine of my prayer life—daily prayer until Sunday Mass so the routine continues. […]
Approximately 60 men gathered – some coming from as far as Erin – on Saturday, May 25 at St Benet’s Hall, Mount St Benedict, for Couples […]
Santa Cruz RC School held its first biennial Fun, Sports and Family Day on Wednesday, May 29 at the Charles Street, Recreational Grounds, Santa Cruz. Among […]
Mathematics for Empowerment and Enjoyment is the theme of a programme to improve the performance of RC primary pupils by enhancing the skills of their teachers. […]
Story by Kaelanne Jordan Email: mediarelations.camsel@abpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 “Could the repeal of the [Shouters’ Prohibition Ordinance] Act erase decades of persecution, stigmatisation and cultural stagnation?” That […]
The St Gabriel’s Girls’ RC family has a lot to celebrate. In recent times, the school hosted a successful ‘Sportathon’ fundraiser in May. Then, 52 Standard […]
The Franciscan House of Prayer with Spiritual Director, Fr Trevor Nathasingh hosted their 10th annual ‘Day of Empowerment’, June 1 at the Guaico Secondary School. Hundreds […]
By Anne Smyth, Chairperson of Board of Management, Dominican Lectio Centre The Dominican Lectio Divina Centre in St Catherine’s, Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, stands as […]
From the First Friday Committee “In the end, we are not Catholics because our leaders are flawless, but because we find the claims of Catholicism both […]
Cry out to God and ask for his help to bring peace back into your life. Anxiety can be an overwhelming feeling at times and can […]
May our “Amen” come from the heart! An excerpt from Pope Francis’ exhortation before praying the midday Angelus on Sunday’s feast of Corpus Christi, also known […]
Today is International Yoga Day, and here are a few frequently asked questions on the practise of Christian Meditation. Catholic News approached Sr Ruth Montrichard, Member […]
St. Aloysius Gonzaga believed that gratitude can only be unlocked through a recognition of our weaknesses. It’s not always easy maintaining a spirit of thankfulness and […]
The matter used in the Eucharist is significant. We celebrate it this Sunday. On Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, celebrated […]
by Joy Nanton, advocate for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration “I am the living bread that has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live […]
Story by Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@abpos.org Twitter:@gordon_lp Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: snrwriter.camsel@abpos.org Twitter:@gordon_lp Over the past five weeks starting May 26 the Catholic News has discussed anger, the physiological response, underlying triggers, the […]
A spiritual son of Padre Pio, Fr. Vaccarini hasn’t wasted a minute of his century-long life. Father, priest, father of priests, centenarian, author, disciple of Padre […]
In liturgy, the heart speaks powerfully, but thought at once takes the lead … Even if we love the Mass, the repetition of the ritual, day […]
As we celebrate Labour Day it is only fitting to note that the Catholic Church’s teachings promote justice in wages and worker solidarity while defending private […]
By Michèle Clavery Vice President, Alzheimer’s Association of Trinidad and Tobago June 16 (last Sunday) marked a special day in the life of the Alzheimer’s Association […]
When drawn to a temptation, pray this Psalm. Living in the world today, it is not easy to keep your heart pure. Temptations are constantly around […]
Story by Kaelanne Jordan Email: kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 This Father’s Day will be particularly special for Anthony Bugros. When his third to last son Christopher was […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter:@gordon_lp A relative predicted that I would not pass the Common Entrance, the exam before the Secondary Entrance Assessment. I was […]
Our May 2019 Pilgrimage to Mexico City included some cultural sites. After our final Mass at the St John the Baptist Church we pilgrims headed to […]
DKM, Trincity, Trinidad and Tobago “What am I going to do now?” That was the question that wracked my brain. On the morning of that Friday […]
For one night only, Trinidad and Tobago’s beloved pianist Dr Louis Nurse will present ‘Rejuvenation—A Soca Jazz Concert’ at the Central Bank Auditorium in Port of […]
Today we recognise the fathers, stepfathers, the uncles and those not related by blood who have exerted influence. Staff at Catholic Media Services Limited shared anecdotes […]
Pilgrim Sharon E Delochan concludes her sharing of the recent Pilgrimage to Mexico. This pilgrimage afforded us the opportunity to experience God’s wonders in places outside […]
Here’s how to avoid the panic-inducing situation of not being able to find something important! This article is for those like me who’ve occasionally gone into […]
The green vestments don’t mean we should veg out, but rather get to work planting and weeding and GROWING. And just like that, Easter is over, […]
Let’s bless the internet by spreading the image of the Sacred Heart far and wide. A friend of mine had a great idea: We should all […]
Welcome him today. Both ways bring his peace. The Holy Spirit comes in two ways in the readings for this Sunday, Pentecost Sunday.He also comes in […]
Story by Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter:@gordon_lp The things we love challenge us and at times even seem to turn on us. Christopher Bugros found this […]
By Raymond Syms Rsyms.camsel@rcpos.org @RaymsCN There’s a well-known saying: A wedding is a day, a marriage is a lifetime. The serious joke is nowadays in some […]
By Andrew J Fitt Galleries and museums, in my opinion, are fundamentally crucial to a country’s well-being, offering both residents as well as outsiders the opportunity […]
The Society of St Vincent de Paul held their annual Sports and Family Fun Day on May 19 at the Prisons’ Grounds, Arouca. The day started […]
Pilgrim Sharon E Delochan shares her experience on the recent Pilgrimage to Mexico. In the wee hours of May 7, 36 pilgrims left Trinidad bound for […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter:@gordon_lp “Do not teach your children never to be angry; teach them how to be angry” – Lyman Abbott, US Theologian. […]
The Corpus Christi Carmelite Sisters will in November celebrate their centenary of arrival in Trinidad. Beginning in this issue, the history of the Order will be […]
What the month of June means to Catholics and how to honor it in your home.. Did you know that in the Catholic Church, each of […]
The Church invites us to imagine the Spirit by comparing Him to “pleasant coolness in the heat.” The Sequence sung or recited at Mass on Pentecost […]
Ozy Merrique’s collection, Crown’s Land is one that he is proud of in its unified theme. Different in many ways from his previous works, the 29 […]
From the First Friday Committee The Easter Season is an appropriate time to reflect on ourselves as Christians. Do we really believe that Christ is risen […]
The shocking numbers are unprecedented in Latin American history. The numbers are terrible for Venezuela, but also for the stability of the Americas: 10 percent of […]
Originally published by Aleteia and re-published with their permission The Virgin Mary’s charitable gesture could have had a much different ending. St. Luke narrates in his […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter:@gordon_lp Before bursting out of his clothes and changing into the fictional aggressive, green superhero creature called The Incredible Hulk, mild-mannered […]
Originally published by Aleteia, republished with their permission This Society was founded to foster fellowship among PhDs and future scholars. Check ’em out! “Oh, I don’t […]
Originally published by Aleteia, re-published with their permission What we’re are tempted to do when things get hard often doesn’t help — but these things can. […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Writer:Robert McTeigue, SJ Removing legal protection for unborn children, sadly, is nothing new. But that doesn’t mean we […]
Common Sense Parenting (CSP) is offered by the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) in collaboration with the Franciscan Institute for Personal and Family Development through the […]
Cleopatra Francis recently celebrated her retirement upon reaching a milestone of 41 dedicated years to the teaching service. On May 3, she was honoured at a […]
There are a number of organisations working for and on behalf of persons with disabilities. To raise awareness, Catholic News will highlight the work being done […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon, Email: lpgordon@rcpos.org Twitter: @gordon_lp Corruption is an illusion of “fast and easy gains”. The reality, Pope Francis told judges, administrators and staff from […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon Email: lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter: @gordon_lp I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my […]
If you are feeling anxious or fearful, pray this Psalm to put yourself under God’s protection. Often when we are experiencing anxiety or fear, we need […]
The intimacy we have with the Father is the nucleus of our faith and our prayer, says Pope Francis Pope Francis today concluded the general audience […]
Even Karol Wojtyla wondered if it was possible to overdo our devotion, but there’s no reason to fear growing closer to Our Lady. Protestants generally avoid […]
“Three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.”— United Nations. […]
By Kaelanne Jordan kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Anglers competing in this year’s 24th annual TIGFT are encouraged to be important catalysts in preserving the ecosystem and promoting sustainable approaches […]
By Simone Delochan Email: sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter: @SimoneECDel Their measured, polite expressions transformed to openness and excitement as the interview progressed in the corridor outside of a […]
For the pupils of St Theresa’s Kindergarten Level 3, the Easter preparations focused on Obedience. The children, aged four to five years-old were exposed to biblical stories […]
When you think ‘Parang’ you automatically connect the music with the Christmas Season. However, as Dr Francisca Allard explains, traditional elements sang Parang in Easter as […]
Jill-Ann Walters-Morris is the head music teacher at St Benedict’s College, La Romaine. She was born into the musical family who started the popular Walters School […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon, Email: lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter: @gordon_lp A relative was taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital after being in a serious motor vehicle accident […]
Simone Delochan Sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org Today is the International Day of Families, themed in 2019: Families and Climate Action: Focus on SDG13. The emphasis is on education, awareness […]
By Simone Delochan sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org The youngest member is 12 years old; the newest girl to join had entered sixth form from a different school, and they […]
The co-ordinator of the St Joseph Parish Ministry to Migrants and Refugees (PMMR) has given the assurance that while their list of migrant mothers “continues to […]
By Patricia Phelps-Scott The oldest secondary school in Trinidad and Tobago celebrated 183 years in April and the students who graduated in 1969 from Form 5 […]
Story and photo by Kaelanne Jordan, Email: kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 Joan Moore became “immediately inspired” after reading a National Catholic Register article ‘Blanketed by Blessings’ in […]
by Kaelanne Jordan kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org – Twitter: @kaelanne1 The frustration of missing countless milestones of your child’s life—graduations, their first steps, first job, first day of school—all unforgettable […]
Trinbagonian moms provide a plethora of advice to their children, some direct, some practical, some in high riddle form which leave you puzzled. We asked CAMSEL […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Here’s a way to make sure your commitment to self-improvement doesn’t venture into a harmful place. I’m just […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Fr. Vineeth George left a secular career to serve God and the Church. With more than 1.3 billion […]
Lara Pickford-Gordon, Lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org The pupils of Nelson Street Girls’ RC used their imagination and talent to create lovely hats with an Easter theme using recycled Catholic News. […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, Email: kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter: @kaelanne1 At 83 years, Muriel Hazzard has no plans of allowing ageing to slow her down. She dismisses the thought […]
From Kathryn Tardieu, General Manager Email: ktardieu.camsel@rcpos.org Twitter:@KathTard I think often of Jesus, standing in front His disciples in the moments before His Ascension. After three […]
Alpha is a tool for evangelisation. It is not the only tool but one that is very practical. It deepens the faith of faithful Catholics. As […]
The Sisters of St Dominic’s Children’s Home are ready to serve the fifth edition of their inclusive cook-out ‘Sisters Can Cook 5’ on May 18, at […]
Easter is a time where we see how light emerges after darkness. This Easter, the Billings Ovulation Method Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BOMA-TT) continues their […]
Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org This piece is for the Game of the Thrones’ fans, and there is no need to comment that you have not seen—not one!—episode […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission St. Teresa of Avila would never have snapped her fingers. Fear not. There are no spoilers in this […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission St. Joseph knew well the worries and anxieties of being a parent and is known as a powerful […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission A week after church and hotel bombings, danger still lurks. A week after terrorist attacks hit churches and […]
Pope Francis celebrated the Easter Vigil Mass in St Peter’s Basilica. Following is the full text of his homily. The women bring spices to the […]
GUYANA As Guyana awaits the outcome of legal pronouncements flowing from the ‘No Confidence’ vote in the Parliament last December, the Bishop of Georgetown maintains that […]
Holidays involve some indulgence. This is especially true for Easter, possibly the sweetest holiday of the year, where children tuck into chocolate and candy treats courtesy […]
From CTC Community In honour of our upcoming 20th anniversary on August 6, 2020, the CTC family is preparing to embark on a journey to […]
Harold Woodroffe began choral and solo performing in 1960 in the Dominic Savio Choir under the guidance of Fr T Corcoran, and entered the Trinidad and […]
Heather Alexis-Martin remembers her father, Patrick Alexis, who died His given name, ‘Patrick Alexis’. Aka ‘Patrick’, ‘Pat’, ‘Patos’, ‘Uncle Pat’, ‘Sporting Sam’; or as I recently […]
The Brasso RC Primary School recently held an essay and poster competition to commemorate International Women’s Day on 2019’s theme: #BalanceforBetter— Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate […]
The Santa Rosa First Peoples’ Community joined the rest of the world in celebrating onabo kasakabo or Earth Day, 2019. Through the advocacy of Her Worship […]
From People of Praise Community Based in the town of Arima, the People of Praise (PoP) Community is a Catholic charismatic ecclesial community comprising in […]
The Confirmation class at St Michael’s RC Church, Maracas, St Joseph went on retreat April 9 at the Seminary of St John Vianney and the Ugandan […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Was it a square stone or a circular one? Most popular depictions of Jesus’ burial and resurrection show […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission As silence covers the earth, Jesus is busy behind the scenes After Jesus died on the cross, what […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Love, peace, joy was some of the expressions used by staff at Catholic Media Services Limited (CAMSEL), the Liturgical Commission and other […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission The Sacred Triduum has changed very little over the centuries. The Sacred Triduum, the final three days of […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Jesus challenges all of us to stay with him in the Garden and console him in his sorrow. […]
Ruby Maxwell died March 30 at the age of 101. Her funeral Mass took place April 9 at St Paul’s RC Church, Couva. Abbot John Pereira […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission At Easter we don’t celebrate a myth or a great psychological symbol. We celebrate a historical event. This […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Religious freedom was gained immigrating to America, but the intensity of devotion was somewhat lost. In his encyclical Ut […]
According to global statistics, our world has a sobering waste problem. We are set to hit 34 billion tonnes of waste by the year 2050. Eight […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Hopefully we have a better sense of sin and its cost. If not, take advantage of the Holy […]
A combination of 72 men from the Paramin and Chaguanas Catholic men’s group gathered at the St Catherine’s Retreat Estate, Valencia for a day of laughter, […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission The liturgies bring us to specific, physical places, which enable us to accompany Christ in his footsteps. The […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Was it on Saturday night or Sunday morning? In the Gospel accounts, Jesus is said to have risen […]
Story and photo by Crystal Gabrielle M Sylvester On Sunday, March 10 the sub-theme for the La Divin Devotions was ‘Mary, Mother of Vocations to Lay […]
Violet D’Ornellas was remembered for her “undaunted attitude” in her mission to serve God. The foundress of the Emmanuel Community, 87 years, died March 29 after […]
As it continues to promote inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) into church life through sensory-friendly Masses, the Bethesda Catholic Community will begin monthly Masses in […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission The pope dropped to the feet of the president and new vice presidents at end of a spiritual […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission The letters are frequently found on the top of crucifixes and are straight out of the Bible. In […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Never leave home without these practical and spiritual essentials! You can guess a lot about a woman by […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Ask God to speak to your soul the next time you open an inspiring book. Spiritually uplifting books, […]
Lara Pickford-Gordon lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Think of the persons who are eccentric or weird or who raise your blood pressure and get you ‘vex’ (angry); the persons who […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission When all three wear the cassock, things can get confusing. Outside of the liturgy, clergy members have various […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Keep God always on your mind with this simple prayer. St. Paul writes in his letter to the […]
By Kaelanne Jordan kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org All coaches, assistant coaches, team managers of primary and secondary school sport leagues and persons who may be volunteering as or desirous […]
Brazil RC School continued its annual traditions for Lent. On Friday, March 22 was the annual day of Fasting and Prayer. The day included praise, prayer, the […]
Lent is a time of preparation for Easter, through prayer, repentance of sins, as well as almsgiving. At Hardbargain RC School, the pupils are educated about […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon and Kaelanne Jordan (photos) If you’ve given up meat for Lent, finding alternative meals that the entire family will enjoy can be a […]
Very often, we speak about giving the best to the Lord and it is not uncommon to use the phrase: ‘Sunday best’. What exactly does it […]
Fr Martin Sirju concludes his pastoral reflection on how he sees the Church today. “Yet I will rejoice, and exalt in the Lord God my Saviour” […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Describing the space that is St Catherine’s Estate could scarcely do justice to the experience of this picturesque setting. Located on the North […]
The Abbey of Our Lady of Exile at Mount St Benedict will once more be the backdrop of the Lydians annual concert series, ‘Lydians on the Mount’, this edition […]
Patricia Bousignac, wife of Rev Paul Bousignac, died March 8. Her funeral Mass was celebrated March 16 at Santa Rosa RC Church, Arima. In lieu of […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission … and thus, applied to us … The Gospel ends the way our Lent should end. Next Sunday […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Knowledge of God is good, but this dangerous pitfall is not. One of the basic requirements in developing […]
Simone Delochan sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org I remember when I wrote that exam. It was Common Entrance in my day. I remember the sick feeling to the pit of […]
The Japanese practise something called Shinrin-yoku or ‘forest bathing’ which has palliative effects on mind and body, and certainly when you drive into the 11 acres […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission The physical posture is an ancient one, used by Christians since the very beginning. For Roman Catholics, kneeling […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Each part has its own focus and helps us to enter more deeply into the Passion of Jesus […]
By Dixie Ann Belle Imagine one day waking up and finding that your limbs are mysteriously swollen like balloons. Your jewellery is tight against your skin. […]
Today, the fourth Sunday of Lent, the Gospel of Luke presents us with the famous passage of the prodigal son. While we often pay most attention […]
Part 3 of Fr Martin Sirju’s 4-part pastoral reflection on how he sees the Church today. I have observed the development of Evangelical Christianity (Pentecostal, Open […]
By Simone Delochan sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org Fr Michael Makhan spent 20 years as Vice Principal of the Spiritan-run St Joseph College and a quick perusal of comments left […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Many people still don’t know the secret to making every moment count. Life has never been busier, and […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission We should pray that we won’t fall into the temptation of either brother. We say the Our Father […]
Creative Minds Development Initiative (CMDI) facilitated a Tai Chi demonstration session on February 11 for the Dominican Laity and Over 65ers’ group of St Anthony’s RC […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission In Our Lady’s home of Nazareth, Pope Francis says youth who are questioning themselves about their future can […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Sometimes we need to change what we are doing to experience the presence of God. Catholics have a […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission It’s more simple than we often realize to get in touch with what’s really going on. The frantic […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Would we have believed his words if he didn’t perform extraordinary signs and wonders? One of the essential […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission The name for March 25’s solemnity is full of spiritual meaning. In the Catholic Church, March 25 marks […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Malteser International had a medical team in place for indigenous Colombians, but the crisis next door is overwhelming […]
World Youth Day 2019 (WYD) brought a flood of varying emotions for pilgrims fortunate enough to attend. WYD took place in Panama (January 22–27) with over […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org Fr Makhan was sent soon after his ordination to Erin as assistant priest for “more reasons than one”. In the early days of […]
By Renée Smith, rsmith.camsel@rcpos.org Some of the Panama World Youth Day pilgrims met at Archbishop’s House on February 22 for a sharing and post-mortem session of WYD […]
Born with the spirit of empowering the less fortunate, bestowed with the vision of retired Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Harris, and blessed with a title that bespeaks […]
Story by Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Photos: Raymond Syms A group of citizens has partnered with the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) to distribute 1,000 breadfruit […]
Most times those who are in authority are inflexible and they govern and rule with impunity. They are very quick to cut down and tear apart […]
Part 2 of Fr Martin Sirju’s 4-part pastoral reflection on how he sees the Church today. “Even though the olive crop fail, and the fields produce […]
Why are men absent from church? The National Catholic Men’s Ministry was launched with Mass last Tuesday— the Solemnity of St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed […]
Story and photo by Renée Smith, rsmith.camsel@rcpos.org First-time expectant mothers under 18 years can find a safe haven at the Mary Care Centre (MCC) South. The […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission The news wasn’t very different from the news of our own day, and their reaction wasn’t very different […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission According to Fr. Lorenzo Scupoli, if you can overcome this one sin, you will be well on the […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org Today is World Down Syndrome Day and we hope that you are wearing your brightly coloured socks with pride! The UN-declared Day […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Jesuit Alberto Ares explains the idea of hospitality in the Christian tradition. More than 232 million people (equivalent […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Fasting is not dieting; fasting is not an end in itself; fasting is not merely an exercise to […]
The reality of hunger in Trinidad and Tobago was illustrated at the March 15 launch of the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) project to alleviate […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Devotion to St. Joseph, husband of Mary, can be traced back to the beginning of the Church Devotion […]
Over the next few weeks, Fr Martin Sirju will be presenting a 4-part pastoral reflection on how he sees the Church today. Starting with the shadows […]
Adults 60 years and older, as well as their families and caregivers, are invited to the third annual fall-prevention education series which starts tomorrow (Monday) and […]
Creative Arts Therapies (CAT) week will be celebrated March 18 to 22 at the Queen’s Royal College, Port of Spain. The event is open to the […]
Pope Francis wrote and issued a beautiful encyclical letter, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home, in 2015. The release of Laudato Si’ inspired many, […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org Fr Makhan rode home excited by his visit to the seminary, and told his mother, “I think I want to go there.” […]
Sacred scripture often teaches that many people have direct and personal experiences with God. In Genesis 12 and 28, God promised Abraham that he would be […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Pope Francis faces the unexpected with humor and aplomb. Happy anniversary Holy Father! Click here to launch the […]
In the midst of Carnival celebrations, many of us gathered together at St Philip and St James RC Church, Chaguanas on March 1 to celebrate the […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org Fr Oliver Leavy while in Trinidad paid a visit to his longstanding friend Fr Michael Makhan on January 10 and it is here […]
A group of students from Holy Cross College in Arima, their parents and a few teachers joined hundreds of volunteers at the Nature Seekers’ annual beach […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission A practical guide for those hesitant about returning to the sacraments. Going to confession for the first time […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Take a look at these meaningful practices Catholics partake in to celebrate this holy season. Click here to […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Benedict encourages us to increase both our faith and works of charity during Lent. Lent is a perfect […]
The UWI Catholic Students’ Movement (CSM) will present its Lenten production for 2019, ‘True Story’, on Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday 31 at […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission The Bible offers us many passages that are perfect meditations for Lent. Lent is a time during the […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. Lent as we know it today took many centuries to develop. Was the season of Lent always 40 […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Use this Psalm as an emotional prayer while you are waiting in line. An essential part of confessing […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Was there a particular saint who started it all? Or many different people? Throughout the centuries, one of […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Declutter and help the less fortunate! During Lent we want to de-emphasize ourselves and emphasize our dependence on […]
The 8th Divine Mercy Conference will be March 16–17 at University Inn and Conference Center, St Augustine Circular Rd, St Augustine. Feature speakers this year are […]
Fr Michael Makhan was ordained in 1963, in the third batch of seminarians to be trained at Mount St Benedict, and the only one of his […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org In an effort to gain more membership across its member states, the youth coordinator of the Society of St Vincent de Paul […]
This Tuesday, March 12 marks the 19th anniversary of Archbishop Anthony Pantin’s death. Many still remember with fondness Trinidad & Tobago’s first local archbishop, like St […]
Very often, we choose to see the Holy Spirit only as acting in exceptionally outstanding and powerful ways in our lives. Thus, for many of us, […]
Bishop Gabriel Malzaire of Roseau, Dominica, and President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference attended the February 21–24 meeting in Rome on protecting minor. Here is his […]
“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God” (Rom 8:19). DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS Each year, through Mother Church, God […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Kids are naturally open to God. We just need to guide them along the way. As parents, we […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission My tweens and teens want to choose their own disciplines, but I’ve got a few ideas for them. […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Even the liturgy “fasts” in preparation for the glorious season of Easter. The Lenten season is marked by […]
By Renee Smith, rsmith.camsel@rcpos.org Ash Wednesday calls for Church and nation to reflect in a deeper way what should be done every year and every day, […]
SEVERAL times people have remarked that we need more priests. Some parishes get an ‘occasional’ priest, so naturally Catholics speculate about the future of the Church. […]
by Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org CATHOLIC primary and secondary schools were well represented in the finals of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) First Citizens’ Junior Calypso Monarch […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org Photos taken with permission from K2K Facebook page. “WE believe God is the source of all that is creative and good. We celebrate […]
The 25th annual Patois Mass will be celebrated today, Sunday at Our Lady of Guadalupe RC Church, Paramin from 9 a.m. Paramin parishioner Claudette Sinnette writes […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org AN effort to get men involved in the life of the Church and create disciples for Christ in the 21st century, were […]
Originally published on Alateia, republished with their permission It served as a pivotal time of preparation for adults being baptized at the Easter Vigil. Lent wasn’t […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Nine finalists in the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organistion’s (TUCO) Calypso Monarch finals at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah last night (February […]
Originally published on Alateia, republished with their permission “Consecrated persons, chosen by God to guide souls to salvation, let themselves be dominated by their human frailty […]
Originally published on Alateia, republished with their permission 5 Principal titles each emphasize a different aspect of the sacrament. In the Catholic Church, the sacrament commonly […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission His life is full of powerful lessons, even for modern living. “Shouldn’t we all be living like this?” […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission While the pre-Lenten festival has existed for many centuries, saints and others have had mixed views about it. […]
The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO), First Citizens’ National Junior Calypso Monarch Final 2019, Monday 25, saw reigning monarch Ta’zyah Duane O’Connor, 16 years, give a […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. Ultimately, there is only one response to the scandals: Catholic witnesses. As the focus of the world turns […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. If you find yourself full of anxiety at the office, try this technique to maintain peace in your […]
Locals and visitors alike are in for the annual treat as the Talk Tent 2019 opens its doors at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s from Friday, March […]
The 80th anniversary of Teams of Our Lady worldwide will be celebrated tomorrow (February 25) by 69,000 couples in over 90 countries, including Trinidad and Tobago. […]
A participant who attended a recent Virtus programme session shares their experience. My experience of the Virtus programme was simply that of a flashlight shining its […]
A reflection on the Carnival 2019 hit by Fr Dexter Brereton CSSp ONE OF the most engaging pieces of music emerging from Carnival 2019 is the […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org You may have spotted Enrico ‘Rico Di Gittarman’ Camejo at one of the many fêtes during the Carnival season jamming on stage or […]
By Kaelanne Jordan The St Joseph Parish Ministry to Migrants and Refugees (PMMR) is seeking baby supplies for three pregnant migrant women who will give birth […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. God’s ways are certainly not our ways. When we are progressing in virtue, often we will be blindsided […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. “Give us truly holy priests, inflamed with the fire of your divine love.” After seeing the spiritual hunger […]
St Joseph’s Convent, San Fernando (SJCSF) held a 5k race February 16 at Block 7 Playground, Palmiste. This year was the third running of this SJC […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon The question of who gets first preference for admittance to denominational schools when there is a high demand for places was raised at […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission The first beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven,” can be a […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Our Lord said to St. Faustina that he would grant the grace of conversion to whomever said this […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission “Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak, and I need your strength” Take a moment each day […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org The Law and Education was the theme of CREDItable Conversations Educational Symposium 2019 hosted by the Catholic Religious Development Institute (CREDI) Saturday, […]
Trinity TV puts a new spin on the classic music video countdowns dominating radio and secular TV. The programme, Let’s Inspire Together (LIT) will feature inspirational […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org The theme was repeated across news media in October 2018: ‘Humanity has wiped out 60% of animal populations…’; ‘Human pressures have shrunk wildlife […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org During her time as an expat in T&T, Curaçaoan Solange Kohinor observed several gaps in certain communities locally. While there are a […]
Approximately 30 First Communion catechists came together at St Charles RC Church, Tunapuna on Saturday, February 9 for a follow-up session to the consultation held in […]
Approximately 250 Confirmation catechists from throughout the Archdiocese gathered at the auditorium of Holy Faith Convent, Couva on January 26, to meet with Archbishop Jason Gordon […]
Some parishioners of St Joseph the Worker RC Church, Brasso Seco visited the home of Francisca Estrada on January 26 who celebrated her 103rd birthday. She […]
It was a mind-blowing experience for 91-year-old Adiana Augustine and 85-year-old Joyce Diaz, longtime friends as they met each other after 20 years on January 16. […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission Juan Pablo Barón Rivera has one mission in life: to share the power of daily Communion. Juan Pablo […]
Originally published Aleteia, republished with their permission A mystic and stigmatist who levitated, she also braved cultural norms, going out without a male escort to care […]
Taresa Best, 34 years, the newly appointed Episcopal Delegate for Youth left her job in the public sector to work full-time for Church. It was the […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. Turn to the “saint of love” for spiritual help with your relationship. It’s easy to forget in today’s […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. It’s often difficult to know what to do and say, but here’s a guide … Separation and divorce […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. Once again the 20-year-old French soccer star uses his money for a worthy cause. Over three weeks ago the […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. Cicero Moraes continues to illuminate the saints with depictions based on their remains. Click here to launch the slideshow […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. The bodies of these holy men and women have been miraculously preserved after their deaths. Typically, after death a […]
Originally published on Aleteia, republished with their permission. May God Himself free all those who have been threatened, wounded, or mistreated by the trade and trafficking […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Thora Best, the current chair of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) Junior Calypso Committee describes herself as a “proud mama” for the […]
By Christopher Power In the Catholic News of January 6, I read: ‘Fr Michel gone but will never be forgotten’. The anniversary of the death of […]
On Saturday, January 5 scores of persons flocked to the grounds of St Anthony’s RC Church, Tabaquite where the annual ‘Les Rois’ (Lewah)—the coming of the […]
In my times of musing, which I do regularly these days, I found myself questioning whether this country of my birth is a real nation. When, […]
It all started with a Christian Life Programme in Holy Name Convent 21 years ago, January 1998. It’s safe to say that Couples For Christ (CFC) […]
By Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org It was a joke shared at the launch of the 2019 TUCO/First Citizens National Junior Calypso Monarch Competition: the “son” had a […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org The week of January 13 to 21 was a particularly active week on social media with two things trending: the ‘confrontation’ between […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org The image of a young white man smirking at an elderly Native American gentleman as he beat his peace drum inundated social […]
Co-foundress of Zion RC Community, Mary Margaret Woods believes that God called the community into being from the beginning. He fashioned them in their mother’s womb, […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org As Zion RC Community celebrated its 39th anniversary Mass, Fr Wilfred John prayed that their light will never go out; their torch […]
Story by Lara Pickford-Gordon lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Lenny George used to be a street dweller hustling money to get his next fix. Today, he is a recovering drug […]
It is no wonder, therefore, that our predecessors have constantly defended this most approved form of devotion— the pious devotion of the faithful toward the Most […]
By Neila Todd, Tertiary of Carmel Seventy years ago on January 11, The Servant of God, Mother Mary Ellerker of the Blessed Sacrament, O Carm, Foundress […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org Last year I had begun a series on environmental issues and the impact of everyday items: glitter, and balloons being the most […]
When reading the Bible, very often, we encounter interesting parables and miracles of Jesus and sometimes we are unable to recall the actual chapter or particular […]
The Ministry’s Hernandez Place Sanctuary in Arima offers residential care for socially displaced persons aged 55 years and older. Its New Horizons Centre offers accommodation, care […]
On January 9, an elderly street dweller, his pants slipping below the waist, grime clinging to his skin was sleeping on the curb Independence Square south, […]
Stories by Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Living Water Community (LWC) runs Ave Maria House, 28 Duncan Street, Port of Spain (627-6753). Breakfast is served Monday through Friday usually […]
An excellent collection of prizes has been organised by Commissions and Departments of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain in support of the various Ministries. The […]
International Volunteers at WYD 2019 have started the recycling initiative at the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá to bring the Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si to life. […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org Christians attending the January 4–6 National Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) conference at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya were reminded of their “challenge” […]
A funeral Mass for Mary Eugenia Pope (April 12, 1936–December 22, 2018) was celebrated on Wednesday, January 2 at her home parish, Holy Rosary RC Church, […]
By Sr Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH, D.Min. I listened to an interview on the BBC News with a young man originally from Africa, adopted by a […]
The spiritual “weapons” necessary to wage war on any stronghold requires one’s knowing how to use them effectively and consistently. The co-founder of Zion RC community […]
The funeral Mass for Cleve Calderon, who died December 7, was held December 12, Santa Rosa RC Church, Arima. The following is a tribute from his […]
The following tribute to Joyce Rita Sankar née Joseph was recently submitted for publication. Her funeral Mass was November 17, St Anthony’s Church, Spring Valley, New […]
Two of our Scrabble Warriors of St Joseph’s Convent, St Joseph, Amanda Khan and Sorraya Singh represented Trinidad and Tobago in December at the world-renowned WESPA […]
St Bernadette’s Preparatory, St Ann’s held their closing Mass December 3 at the School’s Hall which saw 23 students becoming commissioned as altar servers. The students […]
By Dr Sheila Atwarie-Rambissoon Our pilgrimage to India took us to its southern tip of Kerala on November 18. In the recent past this was hit […]
By Kenwyn Sylvester, seminarian. Photos sourced from various pilgrims. I have dubbed this experience ‘the mother of all pilgrimages’, from Trinidad and Tobago to London, England to […]
Today is the last day of the national Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) conference with the theme Be Bold Be Strong in the Lord. Msgr William John-Lewis […]
On Saturday December 29, Catholic Commission for Social Justice’s (CCSJ) Chair, Leela Ramdeen, was one of the feature speakers at the launch of a new group: The […]
Story and photo by Lara Pickford-Gordon lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org Last year, within one week on three separate days I saw men with skin trauma. The first, was a […]
Christiana Mckie, a student of St Theresa Girls’ RC and a member of St John the Baptist RC Church stands under one of her pieces of […]
The Mary Care Centre (MCC), located at 43 Gallus Street, Woodbrook, was founded during the leadership of Archbishop Anthony Pantin. Its objective is to support pregnant […]
This is the conclusion of Dr Lennox Bernard’s keynote address, ‘Developing a Catholic pedagogy inclusive of diverse learning contexts’ delivered at this year’s CREDI Graduation ceremony […]
St Charles High School, Tunapuna continues to celebrate the successes of some of its students in the recently concluded San Fest 2018. Winners include Jade Danielle […]
By Renée Smith, rsmith.camsel@rcpos.org Society has come a long way in accepting the pursuit of non-traditional careers and yet those who follow that path often hear, “Is […]
Isabelle Blessina Superville died November 8 at the age of 105 years. Her funeral was November 14 at the Catholic Church in Mamoral. Granddaughter Quita Superville […]
The following is part one of Dr Lennox Bernard’s keynote address at this year’s CREDI Graduation ceremony on November 27 at the Our Lady of Fatima […]
The Trinidad and Tobago Reading Association hosted its Annual Festival of Reading and Books at City Hall in Port of Spain on the morning of Thursday, […]
The refurbished library of the Centre for Socially Displaced Persons, Town Council Street, East Dry River was opened in a simple ceremony December 11. The project […]
Shirley Lalsingh, a prominent parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima RC Church Curepe, passed away on August 10. Shirley was a remarkable woman who served the […]
by Fr Pax Jey Sharwan VC As a Tiv and native of Benue State, Nigeria, it was to my homeland that the Lord Jesus sent his […]
More than 350 persons from bereaved families accepted an invitation from Fr Ian Taylor and the Ministry of Consolation (MOC) to congregate on November 20 at […]
Hailing from ‘deep south’, Point Fortin RC Primary triumphed in their quest at the zonal level of the Atlantic Primary School Football Competition. We continued to […]
Sixty-four-year-old Brian Connell has been an altar server for 58 years; he was at the Cathedral on the historic day March 19, 1968 when Anthony Pantin […]
By Laura Ann Phillips The Fatima College hall was a hub of organised confusion, pockets of activity swirling in each corner as rehearsals for ‘Gifts of […]
Friday, November 16 saw the 29th anniversary of the Festival of Carols, an annual event put on by the Lions Club of Port of Spain Central […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org When La Petite Fleur Tea Shop opened its doors last March, its mission was to cater breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea with […]
Coming out of the October 2016 Conference entitled: ‘Consider This: A National Conversation’ on the harmful effects of pornography on children, Fight the New Drug representatives […]
On Saturday, November 17 the confirmation class of the Santa Cruz Cluster had a session on the topic of ‘Mindful Communication’ hosted by the Family Life Unit (FLU) of […]
By Stephan Alexander, seminarian It’s Advent time again!, the season which begins our Church year. It’s a time of preparation and reflection, hope and anticipation, when […]
With these words, Pope Francis invites all baptised persons to a personal and communal conversion aimed at awakening our conscience and arousing our solidarity and commitment […]
There are some poor souls who die alone and no one steps forward as next of kin. They end up being either buried or cremated by […]
From the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission Procession of the light to the Sanctuary, or wherever the Advent Wreath will be displayed. First Sunday of Advent Leader: A […]
Family Life Units from the Cluster of La Romaine, Mon Repos, Pointe-a-Pierre, and San Fernando pooled their resources and talents to host ‘We are here for […]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) T&T celebrated their 40th anniversary on November 10 at Green Meadows, Santa Cruz. The theme of the celebration was Learning the Languages […]
By Simone Delochan, sdelochan.camsel@rcpos.org There is a cosy familiarity when you enter the white and blue-trimmed gingerbread Woodbrook house. It is the site of La Petite […]
Get help before buckling under the pressures of life and neglecting or physically abusing your children. This appeal was made by the Children’s Authority of Trinidad […]
Sacred Heart Girls’ RC, the defending champion of the Primary Schools’ Junior Parang Competition, retained the title at this year’s competition, held last Sunday at the […]
The students of Presentation College, San Fernando, have voted for the top Male and Female Teacher of the Year 2018 at their school. A total of […]
Story and photos by Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org The name Carlyle Jeanville may not be familiar to you because he works in the background but if you’ve […]
Writer/Copy Editor Simone Delochan interviewed Fr Dexter Bereton CSSp via email on the Catholic concept of soul. This is the second in a two-part series. Christian […]
A few select of us from Providence Girls’ Catholic School and St Francis Boys College, were invited to meet and have lunch with Archbishop Charles Jason […]
By Renee Smith rsmith.camsel@rcpos.org Without finding a way to transmit the faith to the next generation Catholic schools risk becoming mausoleums says Archbishop Jason Gordon. He […]
On Sunday, November 18, The Grant-a-Wish Foundation will be celebrating 10 years and it continues to bring the magic and goodwill of Christmas with its Santa […]
The concept of soul has preoccupied major thinkers throughout the centuries, before Christ was born. An understanding was sought on what constitutes soul, and how this […]
St Benedict’s La Romaine RC School is seeing positive changes with the upgrades made possible through funding from the Priests Can Cook 2017 event. Staff has […]
Once again pupils of the Mt Lambert RC School embarked on a project to help others; this time their deceased relatives and friends. All pupils were […]
A Marian grotto at the Arima Boys’ RC School was blessed by parish priest Fr Steve Duncan on October 31. \ The day began with the […]
In 2018 The Love Movement, Trinity of Choirs has much to celebrate: the 60th anniversary of their founder Bernadette Scott’s contribution and involvement in the performing […]
The following eulogy for Errol Ferreira was delivered at his October 11 funeral at St Francis Pastoral Centre, Belmont by his brother Frank We are here […]
On Saturday, September 29 a Memorial Mass was held for the late Sr Maria Garland SJC, past Principal of St Gabriel’s Girls’ RC School, at the […]
Vandell Birch died October 21, 2014. His mother Alicia shares on the impact of his death. My son was my life. He was everything I had dreamed […]
Vicar for Communications Fr Robert Christo, in a conversation with the Catholic News, explains the importance of ‘purgatory’ in Catholic theology and belief in what happens […]
By Fr Martin Sirju Winston McGarland Bailey aka The Mighty Shadow was the philosopher-calypsonian par excellence. A cultural critic, too. The Church never paid much attention […]
It really takes a village to raise a child and on Saturday, October 13 parents and two teachers of children attending La Puerta Government Primary got […]
A retreat was held at St Benedict’s RC, La Romaine recently for confirmation candidates, parents and sponsors on the topic ‘Motherhood and Fatherhood’, facilitated by Jerome […]
Holy Faith Preparatory (St Bernadette’s), St Ann’s, joined with children throughout the world on October 25 to celebrate the amazing power of reading aloud through the […]
By Renee Smith, rsmith.camsel@rcpos.org Today (November 2), Catholics all over the world celebrate the feast of All Souls to remember those who have passed on but […]
By Fr Martin Sirju The Petrotrin issue has been resting on my mind for a number of weeks. There does not seem to be much sympathy […]
WWME Trinidad & Tobago has reached out to Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, St Vincent and the Grenadines and even Haiti. The following is adapted from […]
For us, 1985, seven years into marriage, was a life-changing year. First, we experienced a Life in the Spirit programme at the beginning of the year, […]
We did our WWME Weekend 31 years ago and as we too celebrate 40 years of marriage this year, Dexter and I can say that our […]
Before we did our ME Weekend in March 1988, our focus was not so much on our relationship as much as it was on building a life […]
Deacon Malcom & Lynn Joab are married 20 years and made their original weekend in 2004 at the Emmaus Retreat Centre, Arima. “The most powerful thing […]
Wilfred and Kay Holder were married 55 years ago in England and made their original WWME weekend in Belize City, Belize in 1972, after Wilfred was […]
Most of us can remember our grandparents and parents cooking, usually by currying, Saigen sticks claiming that it was very good for you. In the past […]
The Companions of the Transfigured Christ (CTC) Community celebrated our 18th anniversary in August on the Feast of the Transfiguration (August 6). This August 3–5 anniversary […]
Spirit Global held its first annual Republic Day event entitled ‘I am that I am’ at The Tree House, St Joseph’s Village, San Fernando. The opening […]
Holy Name Convent has embarked on a school expansion drive to build more teaching spaces, to ensure that the rich legacy of the Dominican Sisters continues. […]
Youth between the ages of 12-–21 are invited to participate in the annual Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) Youth Rally Saturday, October 20 at Bishop Anstey Trinity […]
By Laura Ramphal, SJCPOS student Last school term, the Archbishop invited five Lower Six students from St Joseph’s Convent (SJC), Port of Spain and five from […]
The following is an extract of a tribute delivered by Leela Ramdeen at the September 27 funeral of Mary Joyce Robinson at St Paul’s RC Church, […]
The following is a modified version of a tribute delivered by Len Isidora Mitchell at the August 29 funeral of her father Vernon E Mitchell (April […]
In honour of the 50th anniversary of the prophetic document of the Catholic Church called Humanae Vitae, BOMA-TT, a Ministry of the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission, is […]
The triennial World Meeting of Families (WMOF) was held in Dublin, Ireland, August 21–26. The venue for the Pastoral Congress was the Royal Dublin Society. From […]
Your greatest teacher is God, was the message delivered by Fr Emmanuel Pierre to students of Holy Faith Preparatory (St Bernadette’s), St Ann’s on September 13 […]
By Renée Smith, rsmith.camsel@rcpos.org Photos: Elmo Griffith On Saturday, September 22 the Catholic community in Trinidad and Tobago was able to celebrate a 125-year-old legacy for […]
By Kaelanne Jordan, kjordan.camsel@rcpos.org In commemoration of the International Day of Sign Language celebrated globally September 23, the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services (MSDFS) […]
The annual Praise & Worship Conference Sound the Trumpet 13 – Overflow! will take place next weekend, October 6–7 at Bishop Anstey Trinity College East, Trincity. Saturday’s agenda commences […]
What can I do in the face of growing violence around us? That’s the question that the movement, Non-Violence Begins with Me, was set up to […]
The triennial World Meeting of Families (WMOF) was held in Dublin, Ireland, August 21–26. The venue for the Pastoral Congress was the Royal Dublin Society. From […]
Sydney Charles entered the seminary May 1, 1948, and was ordained March 7, 1954. He first served at St John the Baptist RC, San Juan from […]
Sydney Charles, aged 27 years, of the Seminary of St John Vianney and Uganda Martyrs, Mt St Benedict, was ordained to the priesthood March 7, 1954. […]
The Diocese of St George’s-in-Grenada has scheduled an itinerary of activities from September 27–28 in celebration of the life of Bishop Emeritus Sydney Charles, who died […]
By Lenore Callender, Co-ordinator, Hospital Visitation Ministry Members of the Eternal Light Community (ELC) made their way to Pt Fortin to join with ministers to launch the […]
New Beginnings is the name of the weekend retreat organised by the Ministry to the Separated, Divorced and Widowed (SDW) of the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission. […]
The triennial World Meeting of Families (WMOF) was held in Dublin, Ireland, August 21–26. The venue for the Pastoral Congress was the Royal Dublin Society. From […]
By Janice M George with pilgrims’ collaboration, St Charles Borromeo RC It was with great expectancy and excitement that 55 pilgrims embarked upon our first journey […]
PRIESTS CAN COOK TOO Patrons attending the second edition of Priests Can Cook on Friday, September 28 at the Grand Stand Forecourt, Queen’s Park Savannah, are […]
QUAKE WORSENS SITUATION: By Lara Pickford-Gordon, lpgordon.camsel@rcpos.org The damage from the 6.9 magnitude earthquake on August 21 caused some RC schools to remain closed for the new […]